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Public commenters press board on small-claims notice and personnel certification

Lancaster Select Board · February 17, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, residents asked about a small-claims settlement and questioned whether recent public and non-public meetings were properly noticed; one commenter also raised concerns about personnel certification handling for the police chief.

During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Charlie Cotton said he does not own certain panels and is in a dispute with an installer. Alan Savage asked whether the town had recovered the full amount related to a small-claims filing against Troy Merner; Selectman Leon Rideout said the case is over, a settlement was made, and the terms are being met.

Rob Christie questioned whether the Feb. 4 and Feb. 6 public and non-public meetings were properly noticed; Selectman Rideout responded they were noticed under 91-A requirements. Christie also raised concerns about personnel certification and whether the board has been in contact with Police Standards and Training regarding an administrator’s certification; Rideout said the board has handled the matter and is progressing toward a solution.